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SPECIAL OLYMPICS / PARA CANOE |
EVERY BOAT, EVERYBODY!
Special Olympics (formery Paddle-ALL) was introduced by Canoe Kayak Canada over 10 years ago. This program promotes participation in the sport of Sprint Canoe Kayak for individuals with disabilities.
About the Program
Recreational and sprint canoes and kayaks are used to introduce paddlers with intellectual and physical disabilities to the sport of sprint racing. The program includes a safety orientation, technical instruction, and instruction by experienced coaches. Each paddler will have an experienced paddling partner for 1:1 support. Although all abilities are welcome, you must be comfortable on the water.
Special Olympics (formery Paddle-ALL) was introduced by Canoe Kayak Canada over 10 years ago. This program promotes participation in the sport of Sprint Canoe Kayak for individuals with disabilities.
About the Program
Recreational and sprint canoes and kayaks are used to introduce paddlers with intellectual and physical disabilities to the sport of sprint racing. The program includes a safety orientation, technical instruction, and instruction by experienced coaches. Each paddler will have an experienced paddling partner for 1:1 support. Although all abilities are welcome, you must be comfortable on the water.
Special Olympics Youth Night
This program meets once a week for youth ages 7-18. Every paddler, with their paddling buddy, chooses their own boat based on comfort level and the evening is tailored to meet each paddler's needs. The focus is on fun and safety.
Dates and times: Mondays from 6-7:30 pm
July 4, 11, 18, 25, August 8 (5 weeks, please note August 1 is a holiday so no program that evening)
Fee - $111
REGISTER
This program meets once a week for youth ages 7-18. Every paddler, with their paddling buddy, chooses their own boat based on comfort level and the evening is tailored to meet each paddler's needs. The focus is on fun and safety.
- There is a limit of 8 participants in the Special Olympics Youth program.
- The Special Olympics Youth program runs for 5 weeks.
- Program execution is subject to sufficient participant registration.
- Please note there is no paddling on statutory holidays.
Dates and times: Mondays from 6-7:30 pm
July 4, 11, 18, 25, August 8 (5 weeks, please note August 1 is a holiday so no program that evening)
Fee - $111
REGISTER
Special Olympics Adult Night
This program for adults ages 19 and older meets once a week. Every paddler, with their paddling buddy, chooses their own boat based on comfort level and the evening is tailored to assist each participant to meet their own goals whether for recreation, exercise, or technical development.
Dates and Time: Wednesdays from 6-7:30 pm
July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10 (6 weeks)
Fee - $133
REGISTER
This program for adults ages 19 and older meets once a week. Every paddler, with their paddling buddy, chooses their own boat based on comfort level and the evening is tailored to assist each participant to meet their own goals whether for recreation, exercise, or technical development.
- There is a limit of 8 participants in the Special Olympics Adult program.
- The Special Olympics Adult program runs for 6 weeks.
- Program execution is subject to sufficient participant registration.
- Please note there is no paddling on statutory holidays.
Dates and Time: Wednesdays from 6-7:30 pm
July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10 (6 weeks)
Fee - $133
REGISTER
Competitive Special Olympics
This program is for former participants in our Recreational Special Olympics program who are interested in training with the outcome of racing at local regattas and the possibility of competing at the National Championships.
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7:15 pm
June 21 until August 11
Fee - $181
REGISTER
This program is for former participants in our Recreational Special Olympics program who are interested in training with the outcome of racing at local regattas and the possibility of competing at the National Championships.
- There is a limit of 8 participants in the Competitive Special Olympics program.
- A regatta schedule will be provided before the start of the season.
- Program execution is subject to sufficient participant registration.
- Please note there is no paddling on statutory holidays.
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7:15 pm
June 21 until August 11
Fee - $181
REGISTER
Tips
Wear comfortable, stretchy clothing and bring a change of clothes in case you get wet. Bring a water bottle, hat, and sunscreen. Standard club issued personal flotation devices are provided but if you have your own, please bring it along.
For more information regarding Rideau's Special Olympics and Para Canoe programs, please contact paddleall@rideaucanoeclub.ca.
Wear comfortable, stretchy clothing and bring a change of clothes in case you get wet. Bring a water bottle, hat, and sunscreen. Standard club issued personal flotation devices are provided but if you have your own, please bring it along.
For more information regarding Rideau's Special Olympics and Para Canoe programs, please contact paddleall@rideaucanoeclub.ca.